used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
having companions or an escort
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
anew
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
divisible by two
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
at any time
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
an amount of time
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
renovationsnounUS /ˈrenəveɪʃənz/
plural of “renovation” — the act of improving by renewing and restoring
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The dim hazy vision of all around me dawned again, like the shadowy renovations of a fearful dream that has sunk in sleep, and risen again as the troubled fancy regained a portion of its activity.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading These indistinct shadows of consciousness, as they came in the wake of the physical power that felt the quickening influence of another draft of air, carried more insufferable sensations in their dark forms than had accompanied my more distinct perceptions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even this partial state of consciousness had died gradually away, for, during a short period, I was totally beyond the reach of the power of any external object.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There is a blank in my recollection of these touches and visions, which, though scarcely at the time coming within the province of mind, have since been the most vivid perceptions ever treasured up in my memory.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet that period of all but total death was no relief to me.
